Subtract 1/60 from 5/6
5/6 - 1/60 is 49/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
5/6 = 5 × 10/6 × 10 = 50/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
1/60 = 1 × 1/60 × 1 = 1/60 - Subtract the two like fractions:
50/60 - 1/60 = 50 - 1/60 = 49/60
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